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RONALD P SKIPPER M.D.
NPI 1932143880
Surgery in Rugby, ND

Active since June 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E, RUGBY, ND 58368(017) 765-2617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ronald P Skipper M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RONALD P SKIPPER M.D. (NPI 1932143880) is an individual surgery provider in Rugby, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (7733) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Heart Of America Medical Center, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932143880
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRONALD P SKIPPERCredential: M.D.
Location Address2975 HIGHWAY 2 ERugby, ND 58368-7801
Mailing Address2975 Highway 2 ERugby, ND 58368-7801 · (701) 776-5261 · Fax (701) 776-5448
Phone(017) 765-2617
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1932143880 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in ND · 7733
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E, Rugby, ND 58368
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Other Identifiers 6

Other000083087MT · Medicare Group No
Other011001051MT · Medicare Group#
Medicaid0147577MT
OtherP00447979MT · Railroad Medicare
Other0000091398MT · Bcbs Mt
Other91856MT · Blue Cross Prov Id

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ronald P Skipper M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2961436472
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120306000560
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Heart Of America Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Rugby, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number351332
Location800 S Main AveRugby, ND 58368 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58368 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.71 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.48 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MCKENZIE JO GRONVOLD FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E
RUGBY, ND 58368
Pierce County (701) 776-7000
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Ambulance (Land Transport)
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E
RUGBY, ND 58368
Pierce County (701) 776-5261
JENNA LEIGH THOMPSON FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E
RUGBY, ND 58368
Pierce County (701) 776-5235
MRS. KAYLA K JOHNSON PT
Physical Therapist
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E
RUGBY, ND 58368
Pierce County (701) 776-5261
MS. CHELSEY DIANA WYATT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E
RUGBY, ND 58368
Pierce County (701) 776-5261
KATIE BROSSART
Physical Therapist
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E
RUGBY, ND 58368
Pierce County (701) 776-5455
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E
RUGBY, ND 58368
Pierce County (701) 776-5261
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
2975 HIGHWAY 2 E
RUGBY, ND 58368
Pierce County (701) 776-5261

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ronald Skipper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Skipper is 1932143880. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2006.

Where is Ronald Skipper located?

Ronald Skipper practices at 2975 Highway 2 E, Rugby, ND 58368. The listed phone number is (017) 765-2617.

What is Ronald Skipper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ronald Skipper enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald Skipper is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ronald Skipper accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Ronald Skipper as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ronald Skipper affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ronald Skipper is affiliated with Heart Of America Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Skipper was last updated on March 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.